Tetraacetylethylenediamine

Tetraacetylethylenediamine, commonly abbreviated as TAED, is an organic compound with the formula (CH₃C(O))₂NCH₂CH₂N(C(O)CH₃)₂. It is commonly used as a peroxide bleach activator in household detergents and for paper pulp. It is produced by acetylation of ethylenediamine. Although structurally and in abbreviation very similar to EDTA, the two compounds should not be interchanged.